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10/12/04 - Princeton Employee Announced As 2004 St

10/12/2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact information:
Sara Brazer
Brazer Communications
(860) 354-5260
Greg Dugal, Executive Director
Maine Innkeepers Association
(207) 865-6100
PRINCETON EMPLOYEE ANNOUNCED AS 2004 STAR OF THE INDUSTRY
Freeport, ME – October 12, 2004 – The Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA), a leading provider of information and support to the lodging and tourism industry of Maine, last month announced the winners of its 2004 Stars of the Industry Awards at a luncheon held at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport. Kim Cilley from Long Lake Camps in Princeton, was announced as one of the winners of the “Housekeeper / Roomkeeper Employee of the Year” Award.
“We don’t have the luxuries of sheltered hallways or air-conditioned rooms, so we have to deal with our jobs in different weather conditions from hot and humid to wet, snowy and cold. With 14 separate cabins scattered over five acres, this can make our jobs very difficult,” says Management, Long Lake Camps. “Kim keeps the kitchens sparkling, cleans out the ashes out of the wood stoves and tells us when the woodpile is low. All of the many different chores, Kim does with a big smile on her face.”
This is the second time that the Maine Innkeepers Association has hosted the Stars of the Industry Awards, and it had enormous response, with all types of lodging members - B&Bs, hotels, inns, motels and resorts - responding with nominations. There were 48 Stars of the Industry being honored, each best representing the quality, service and spirit of hospitality, and demonstrating exemplary professionalism, exceptional service, outstanding personal performance and commitment to their property and guests. In addition to the keepsake awards program, each employee received a special Star of the Industry t-shirt, a certificate of recognition and a unique laser engraved Star of the Industry Maine-made award.
“It is wonderful to be able to honor those people who are behind the scenes in our industry – they are really what make hospitality tick in Maine.” said Greg Dugal, Executive Director, Maine Innkeepers Association. “Their dedication, loyalty, and kindness all add to their professionalism, and make us proud to be an association that represents them,” he continued.
About the Maine Innkeepers Association
The Maine Innkeepers Association, a leading provider of tourism information to both Maine’s lodging industry and its visitors, represents nearly 800 B&Bs, camps, cottages, hotels, inns, motels and resorts across Maine, and their suppliers. Through communication, education, promotion and government affairs, the Association helps its members achieve prosperity and deliver a quality product to the consumer. Maine Innkeepers Association is located in Freeport, ME and can also be found at www.maineinns.com.
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